Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Bushkar, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC
- NPI 1629561089
- Accepts Medicare
- 8 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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316 Calhoun St
Charleston, SC 294011125
(843) 724-2010
fax (843) 724-2005 - Additional location
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169 Ashley Ave Rm Nt265
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 876-8023 - Mailing address
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Po Box 601495
Charlotte, NC 282601495
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 23, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- South Carolina #52630 · South Carolina #LL52630
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629561089. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
667
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$81,787
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 314 | 312 | $166 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 158 | 158 | $114 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 125 | 123 | $8 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 44 | 43 | $203 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 26 | 25 | $66 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 60 peers in Charleston Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
447
Patients
446
Total drug cost
$3,186
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 49 | 49 | $106 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 47 | 47 | $354 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 45 | 45 | $93 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 42 | 42 | $321 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 40 | 40 | $93 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 36 | 36 | $378 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 35 | 34 | $234 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 31 | 31 | $178 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 30 | 30 | $95 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 28 | 28 | $124 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Bushkar's medical specialty?
Dr. John Bushkar practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. John Bushkar practice?
Dr. John Bushkar practices at 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 294011125. Office phone: 8437242010.
What is Dr. John Bushkar's NPI?
Dr. John Bushkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629561089, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Bushkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Bushkar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Bushkar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.